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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Over 16% increase in paddy procurement compared to previous season
Around 130.47 Lakh farmers benefitted from Kharif procurement
About 49.20 lakh farmers benefitted from Rabi procurement
In the ongoing season of Kharif 2020-21, purchase of 889.62 LMTs of paddy  up to 05.09.2021 has been done against the last year corresponding purchase of 764.39 LMT.
This has benefitted about 130.47 Lakh farmers from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 1,67,960.77 Crore. Paddy procurement has reached at all-time high level, surpassing previous high of 773.45 LMT in KMS 2019-20.
Marketing Season RMS 2021-22 has concluded in wheat procuring States and till now  a quantity of 433.44 LMT of Wheat has been procured  against the last year corresponding purchase of 389.93 LMT.
About 49.20 Lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing RMS procurement operations with MSP value of Rs. 85603.57 Crore.
For the cropping year 2020-21 which includes Kharif 2020-21, Rabi 2021 and Summer 2021 seasons, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 11,99,713.15 MT of Pulses and Oilseeds having MSP value of Rs.6,742.51Crores benefitting 7,02,368farmers in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Odisha and Rajasthan upto05.09.2021.
Fresh crop arrivals of Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22 season is expected to arrive soon. Based on the proposal received from Karnataka State, approval was accorded for procurement of 40,000 MT of Pulses under Price Support Scheme  during KMS 2021-22. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the Kharif Marketing Season 2021-22 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies as done during previous years.
For the season 2021-22, sanction for procurement of 51000 MT of Copra from Tamil Nadu has been given, against which 8.30 MT having MSP value of Rs. 0.09 crores has been procured benefitting 36 farmers in Tamil Nadu, up to 05.09.2021.
The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals of KMS 2021-22 of Pulses and Oilseeds crops.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Three beneficiaries belonging to fishermen community from coastal Andhra Pradesh have been invited as Special Guests to witness Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, in the National Capital on August 15, 2023.
These beneficiaries, along with their spouses, are among 1800 people who got the chance to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the Nation from the ramparts of iconic monument.
The initiative to invite the people from various walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Unlike the earlier Independence Day celebrations held at Red Fort, New Delhi, the celebrations this year are going to be different as about 1800 Special Invitees from across the country representing various walks of life have been invited for the National flag hoisting event by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. These special invitees have the chance to listen to Hon’ble Prime Minister’s address to the nation on the occasion as conceptualised by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Of the 50 fishermen invited by the Fisheries Ministry to witness the celebrations, three are from coastal Andhra Pradesh who are eager to join the celebrations.
Sharing the joy of having been invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations as special guest, Kolamgari Polaiah, hailing from Nellore district expressed his happiness on being invited to participate in the special event at New Delhi and appreciated the initiatives of the Union Government for the cause of fishermen community. He thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for creating an exclusive Ministry for Fisheries Development under his able administration.
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While Koviri Ramana from Anakapalli district expressed his joy and gratitude on being invited by the Government to participate in the Independence Day celebrations in the national capital. He thanked the Union government and Prime Minister, appreciating the measures taken for welfare of fishermen community.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Parkash Purab of Guru Nanak
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "I bow to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his Parkash Purab. May his thoughts keep motivating us to serve society and ensure a better planet."
Prime Minister's Office
PM inaugurates first Khelo India University Games
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Khelo India University Games today in Odisha via video link. Addressing on the occasion, Prime Minister said that today is not just the beginning of a tournament but the beginning of the next phase of the sports movement in India. Here you are not only competing with each other, but also with yourself.
“I am connected with you through technology, but I can experience the atmosphere the enthusiasm, the passion and the energy there. The first Khelo India University Games in India's history are starting today in Odisha. This is a historic moment in India's sports history. It is also a big step for the future of India's sports”, Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister added that Khelo India campaign has played an important role in increasing interest towards sports and recognition of young talent in every corner of the country.When the Khelo India Games started in the year 2018, 3500 players took part in it. But in just three years the number of players has almost doubled to more than 6 thousand.
“This year, Khelo India Schools Games has broken 80 records. Out of which 56 records have been in the names of our daughters, our daughters have won, our daughters have done wonders. The important thing is that the talent coming up under this campaign is not from the big city, but from small towns”, Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister mentioned that since the past 5-6 years sincere efforts have been made for the promotion and participation of sports in India. Transparency is being promoted in identification of talent, training and selection process.
“These are the players who are likely to take part in the Tokyo Olympics. The players benefiting from this scheme have given more than 200 medals to the country in several sporting events such as Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Asian Para Games, Youth Olympics. In the coming days, the goal is to win more than 200 Gold medals, and more importantly to improve your own performance and to give new heights to your own potential”, Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
Presentation of E-Scooties to Veer Naris on the occasion of Infantry Day on 27 October 2022
Pune, 27 October 2022
Amplifying the cause of women empowerment, fifteen Veer Naris of Southern Command were presented e-Scooties by Mrs Anita Nain, Regional President AWWA on the occasion of Infantry Day on 27 October 2022. The ceremony for presenting the E-Scooty was carried out simultaneously at five different locations in Southern Command viz: Pune, Jaisalmer, Belgaum, Secunderabad and Bhopal. The Scooties would go a long way in providing mobility to these Veer Naris & their dependents and making them independent.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Defence
PASSING OUT PARADE OF THE TECHNICAL ENTRY SCHEME- 37 COURSE HELD AT COLLEGE OF MILITARY ENGINEERING
The Passing out Parade of the Cadets of the Technical Entry Scheme- 37 Course at the Cadets Training Wing, College of Military Engineering  at Pune was held on Saturday. The parade was reviewed by Lt Gen PP Malhotra, VSM, Commandant CME. Thirty-three Gentlemen Cadets of the Course, including three gentlemen cadets from Bhutan and two from Sri Lanka, were commissioned as officers.
Though parents of the passing out course could not attend the ceremony owing to COVID related restrictions, the parade was streamed live on YouTube. Lt Gen PP Malhotra, VSM presented several awards to Gentlemen Cadets for excellence in training. The parade conducted with traditional military regalia, was commanded by Wing Cadet Captain Abhishek Chauhan. The coveted General Officer Commanding in Chief Army Training Command Gold Medal for standing first in overall performance in three years at CTW was awarded to Wing Cadet Adjutant Sahil Kumar. The Silver and Bronze Medal was awarded to Gentlemen Cadet Sonam Tshering from the Royal Bhutan Army and Wing Cadet Quarter Master Prince Kumar Singh respectively. Cadets of the Wing also had the distinction of being awarded the Commandant Officers Training Academy Silver medal to Wing Cadet Captain Abhishek Singh Chauhan and the Bronze Medal to Wing Cadet Adjutant Sahil Kumar for their meritorious performance in the combined four years of training, including one year at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya. Echo Platoon was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief’s Banner for performing exceedingly well in the Inter Platoon Competitions and emerging as the Champion Platoon.
Addressing the parade, the General Officer congratulated the Gentlemen Cadets for their superlative performance in the training period at the wing and their immaculate parade. Lt General PP Malhotra, VSM highlighted that the cadets were at the cusp of a new beginning as young military leaders, and on their broad shoulders lay the future of our gallant Army. He urged the future officers to make their nation and the Alma Mater proud by rendering selfless and honourable service. He also stressed on imbibing strong moral values and ethics. The passing out parade was followed by a Commissioning and an oath taking ceremony for the newly commissioned officers.
College of Military Engineering has emerged as the finest technical institutions in the Indian Army. Recent forays of the College into Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Engineering Materials have been lauded by all. The college has entered into MOU with academic and industrial majors to absorb best engineering practices and infuse a culture of innovation in the Indian Army. Several projects from the College have been displayed and awarded in forums such as the iDEX4Fauji and the Army Day Parade, this year.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
A National Helpline against Atrocities on SCs/STs to be Launched Tomorrow
The Helpline, Devised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Aims to Ensure Proper Implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes  Act, 1989
The Helpline will be Available Round the Clock on Toll-free number “14566”
The Service will be Available in Hindi, English and Regional Language of the States/UTs Ensuring Registration of Every Complaint as an FIR
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is scheduled to launch a National Helpline Against Atrocities  on 13th Dec 2021 with an aim to ensure proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes {PoA} Act, 1989 which was enacted with a view to, inter-alia, preventing atrocities on members of Scheduled Castes  and Scheduled Tribes .
The NHAA will be available round the clock on toll-free number 14566 across the country. It can be accessed by making a voice call /VOIP either from a mobile or land line number of any Telecom Operator across the country. This service will be available in Hindi, English and regional language of the State/UTs. Its Mobile application will also be available.
The objective of the helpline is to build informed awareness about the provisions of the Law that are aimed at ending discrimination and provide protection to all. The system will ensure that every complaint is registered as an FIR, relief is provided, all registered complaints are investigated and all chargesheets filed are prosecuted in the Courts for decision - all within the given timelines in the Act.
Available as a web based self-service portal also, the NHAA will generate awareness about the Protection of Civil Right  Act, 1955 and its rules as well.
A Docket number shall be given for each complaint received from Victim/Complainant/NGOs regarding non-compliance of the POA Act, 1989 and the PCR Act, 1955. The status of the grievance can be tracked by complainant/NGOs online.
Any inquiry shall be replied by IVR or operators in Hindi, English and Regional languages.
This helpline will adopt the concept of Single Point of Contact and have a proper feedback system.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Implementation of National Food Security Mission
Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana  on 1st July, 2015 with the motto of “Har Khet Ko Paani” for providing end-to-end solutions in irrigation supply chain viz. water sources, distribution network and farm level applications. The components of PMKSY are; Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme , PMKSY - Har Khet Ko Paani, PMKSY - Per Drop More Crop  and PMKSY . The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare  is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of PMKSY-PDMC from 2015-16 in all the States of the country which focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at farm level through Micro Irrigation viz., Drip and Sprinkler irrigation systems. Besides promoting Micro Irrigation, this component also supports micro level water storage or water conservation/management activities to supplement source creation for Micro Irrigation.
Besides, National Food Security Mission  provides assistance to the farmers for purchase of pumps sets, water carrying pipes, sprinkler sets and mobile raingun through the State Governments/UTs. Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India , a sub scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana  is being implemented in 7 Eastern States including Odisha under which, assistance for construction of minor irrigation tanks, check dams, water harvesting structures, shallow tube wells, dug wells, bore wells, pump sets and water carrying pipes is also provided to the farmers through State Governments.
These schemes promoting irrigation for crops supports for enhancing production and productivity of crops to achieve the objective of NFSM.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research  through its various research institutes, All India Coordinated Research Projects , network projects and State Agriculture Universities develop high yielding varieties/hybrids of various crops in the country. In order to promote the latest high yielding varieties/hybrids of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, nutri-cereals, cotton, jute, sugarcane and oilseeds, assistance is given to farmers on certified seeds under NFSM. Priority is given for distribution of seeds of less than 10 years old varieties for quick spread of new varieties for enhancing production and productivity. In addition, minikits of newly released varieties of pulses and oilseeds are also provided free of cost to farmers.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets District Panchayat members from Gujarat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi yesterday, met District Panchayat members from Gujarat and talked at length about issues relating to rural development and leveraging Jan Shakti for societal progress.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Yesterday, had an excellent meeting with District Panchayat members from Gujarat. We talked at length about issues relating to rural development and leveraging Jan Shakti for societal progress."
Ministry of Finance
The Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitely today resumes the charge of Ministries of Finance and Corporate Affairs
The Union Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley today resumed the charge of the Ministries of Finance and Corporate Affairs after a gap of more than three months. After resuming the charge, the Finance Minister Shri Jaitley held his First Meeting with the Finance Secretary, Dr.Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary , Shri A.N. Jha,Secretary  , Shri Rajiv Kumar, Secretary , Shri Injeti Srinivas,Chairman CBDT, Shri Sushil Chandra and Chairman CBIC, Shri S. Ramesh among others.
Earlier, the President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed to assign the portfolios of the Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs to Shri Arun Jaitley.
Ministry of Finance
Various measures taken by Government contribute to increase in tax collection
Various factors like rapid economic recovery post COVID, better compliances due to various measures taken by Government have contributed to increase in tax collection. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Giving more details, the Minister stated the details of collection of Central taxes during the F.Y. 2021-22 as compared to F.Y. 2020-21 is as under:
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Gross Tax Revenue|
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F.Y. 2020-21
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20,27,104
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F.Y. 2021-22
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27,08,291Source: Provisional Accounts
The details of tax collection under Service Sector and Manufacturing Sector are as under:-

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GST^
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Financial Year
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Manufacturer
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Service Provider
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2021-22
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4,88,215
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4,38,921
^ The value of collection/revenue derived from challan data based on payment date.

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Direct Tax #
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Assessment Year
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Manufacturer
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Service Sector
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2021-22
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1,91,908.99
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3,48,807.70
# Source: DGIT , CBDT – based on information disclosed in Schedule ‘Nature of Business’
The Minister stated that among other steps, the following has been done towards becoming a five trillion dollar economy and beyond: -
- The Government increased its capex budget by about 35 per cent in 2021-22 and again by another 35 per cent in 2022-23. In 2022-23, the budget allocation for capex after including the allocation to the States is Rs. 10.68 lakh crore, which is 4.1 per cent of GDP.
- The drive towards privatization as announced in Budget 2021- 22 is now complemented by PM Gatishakti Scheme announced in 2022-23 Budget, to ensure inter-ministerial coordination in infrastructure building for economic transformation.
- The Production Linked Incentive Scheme, which was initially announced as a major component of Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission, has been expanded to cover 14 sectors, which together with National Infrastructure Pipeline of Projects, will boost investment and growth in the economy.
- The Government has recapitalised banks, merged them and strengthened their balance sheets so that bank lending can grow faster.
The Minister stated that the measures taken in the past will also help the country become a five trillion dollar economy. These include, the Minister stated, introduction of Goods and Services Tax , Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code , reduction in Corporate Tax Rate, Rationalization of Labour Laws, among others, which have also improved Ease of Doing Business.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves transfer on lease of 6.5628 acres of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan at Air Force Station Kanpur for construction of school building
Cabinet approves transfer on lease of 6.5628 acres of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan at Air Force Station Kanpur for construction of school building
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the transfer on lease of 6.5628 acres of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan at Air Force Station Kanpur . It will be used for construction of school building and other associated infrastructure in partial modification of its earlier decision on 16.06.2011 wherein it had approved transfer 8.90 acres of defence land to KVS at AFS, Kanpur.
The defence land is being transferred on lease basis at a nominal rent of Rs. 1/- per annum without any premium in terms of existing Government policy on the subject. The infrastructure for the school will be built by the KVS as per their norms and with their own funds.
Kendriya Vidyalaya at AFS Kanpur is functioning since August 1985 from a temporary barrack-type accommodation which does not fully meet the requirements of a school as per laid down specifications. The existing accommodation has become inadequate to accommodate the increased number of students and required facilities. The transfer of land would enable KVS to construct its own school building with all the required facilities and amenities for both students and teachers.
The formalities relating to transfer of land to KVS would be within a period of two months. KVS will thereupon construct school buildings etc. on the leased land as per their own specifications and at their own cost.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Amendments to GNCTD Act, 1991 Do not Alter Constitutional and Legal Responsibilities of Elected Government in Respect of Transferred Subjects in State & Concurrent Lists
The Government of National Capital Territory  Amendment Act, 2021 has come into force after being passed by the Lok Sabha on 22.03.2021, by the Rajya Sabha on 24.03.2021, and after the assent of the President of India on 28.03.2021. The Amendment Act has the effect of amending Sections 21, 24, 33 and 44 of the Act.
The objective of the Amendment Act is to make it more relevant to the needs of the Capital; further define the responsibilities of the elected Government and the Lt. Governor ; and, create a harmonious relationship between the Legislature and the Executive. The Amendment would ensure better governance in the NCT of Delhi and lead to improved implementation of schemes and programmes meant for the common people of Delhi.
The amendments are consistent with the existing legal and constitutional provisions, and are in line with the judgements of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 04.07.2018 and 14.02.2019.
The amendments to the GNCTD Act, 1991, in no way alter the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected Government to take necessary action, in respect of the subjects transferred to them in the State and Concurrent Lists of the Constitution of India, including subjects such as health, education, etc.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Updates on Covid-19
Recovery Rate improves to 52.47%
MoHFW releases a guide to combat stigma associated with Covid-19
During the last 24 hrs, 10,215 COVID-19 patients were cured. A total of 1,80,012 patients, so far, have been cured of COVID-19. The recovery rate rises to 52.47%, which is indicative of the fact that more than half of positive cases have recovered from the disease.
Currently, 1,53,178 active cases are under medical supervision.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a detailed illustrated guide to address the issue of stigma faced by people affected by COVID-19 including patients recovered from COVID-19, frontline healthcare providers, their families etc. The guide can be accessed at:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidetoaddressstigmaassociatedwithCOVID19.pdf
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva.
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .